The Pinchbeck & District Summer Darts League has reached the semi-final stage of both Dewhursts Trophies Cup competitions, although the two Knockout Cup ties were postponed after three of the four teams involved could not field a side.
The week’s biggest result came in the third round, where Consti Club C eliminated Division A leaders Lincoln Arms A. The result ended Lincoln Arms A’s hopes of completing a league and cup double.
Consti Club C overturn Lincoln Arms A
Lincoln Arms A trailed 4-1 before recovering some ground through Steve Stancer and Sam Roberts. Consti captain Paul Faulkner then secured the victory by beating Steve Gaughan 2-1 in the penultimate game.
The match also featured high-quality finishing from both sides. Roberts hit an 18-dart leg, while John Charlton produced a 16-dart leg for Lincoln Arms A.
Ward Trophy finalists confirmed
Both finalists in the Ward Trophy, which is contested by Division B and C teams, have now been decided.
Drayman’s Arms B booked its place after a 5-4 win away at Green Dragon Z. The team came back from a 4-2 deficit, with singles victories from Vlad Fomkinas, Phil Newton and Matt Peppercorn completing the turnaround.
Pinchbeck FC A won the other semi-final 6-3 at Consti Club B. After losing the opening pairs, the football club won five consecutive games to establish an unassailable lead. Archie Austin won the crucial match 2-1 against Stu Ewins, while Josh Burton hit a 180 during his singles victory.
League matches bring more key results
With several teams without scheduled fixtures, rearranged matches were also played during the week.
In Division A, bottom side Green Dragon A won 16-11 away at Kirton Leisure. Scott Williams recorded a 128 checkout for Green Dragon, while Mark Ledger answered with a 114 finish for Kirton Leisure.
Drayman’s Arms B also won a Division B rearranged match, beating Pinchbeck FC A 15-12 away from home. Jake Harris hit a 127 checkout and Kev Newton produced a 14-dart leg for the Drayman’s side.
A Consti Club derby saw the Z team play the D team twice in one night. Consti Club Z won both matches, 15-12 and 16-11. The evening included a 139 checkout from Mick Atkin, a 180 from Consti Club Z’s Paul Merrill and another 180 from Dean Drage of the D team.
In Division C, leaders Pinchbeck FC C will have to wait before they can be confirmed as champions. Second-placed Services Club A lost 14-13 at Lincoln Arms C, leaving them 20 points behind with one game still to play.
Lincoln Arms C recovered from a 12-9 deficit to claim the narrow win. Nigel Goodwin won the penultimate singles match 2-1, before Tony Brown completed the comeback with a 3-0 victory in the final singles game.
